Chickpea & Red Onion Salad

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This salad comes together very quickly and would be just as tasty with any of your favorite herbs if you don’t have parsley–cilantro or basil would work particularly well. Because the dressing is all in the chickpeas and onions, this is a great lunch salad–pack your lettuce and chickpea mix separately and combine when you’re […]

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Chicken Stufino

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This tasty chicken, braised in a wine and tomato sauce, will impress anyone who loves Italian food. Switch up the pasta shape if you like–letting kids choose their favorite shape is a simple way to give them ownership over the meal and give them more motivation to try something new with enthusiasm.

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Chicken Satay

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Add a little spice to your meal with this Indian-influenced kebab. Be sure to prepare ahead to give yourself a long enough marinating time. Serve with warm flatbreads or rice. Tip: Try including some veggies! Marinate them in a second batch of the same sauce and cook on their own kebabs (4-5 minutes per side). Onion, […]

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Fragrant Grilled Chicken

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Scent is an important part of flavor, and this dish takes full advantage of that fact to reward your nose well before it rewards your tongue. The long marination time on this chicken leads to robust flavor you’ll crave. Wrap the chicken in a warm, fresh pita and top with cucumber to make it a […]

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Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew

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Chicken, sweet potatoes, rosemary, and garlic…is your mouth watering yet? It should be. With the help of your trusty slow cooker, this rich, hearty stew could not be easier.

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Chicken Piccata with Pasta & Mushrooms

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This dish has a rich, lemon-caper sauce that compliments not only chicken, but would also work well with lean pork, such as medallions cut from a tenderloin roast. Serve with a lightly dressed side salad.

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Champ Irish Mashed Potatoes

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Champ is a variation on mashed potatoes that is traditional in Ulster, in North Ireland. Less intense than the classic dish, these mashed potatoes use leeks instead of scallions and a small amount of olive oil instead of heaps of butter. The Yukons add buttery color and flavor so you won’t miss a thing.

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Caribbean Red Beans & Brown Rice

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This spiced, Caribbean-inspired dish can be made with whatever kind of beans and rice you have on hand. The bean mixture will freeze nicely, so this is a fantastic dish to make an extra large batch of ahead of time. Cook instant brown rice when you’re ready to serve for a speedy dinner.

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